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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
Absolutely superb. I'm glad I took the time to finally read this. Classics be classics.
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Jane Eyre... WOW.
I seriously thought there would never be a classic book from her era that I wouldnt slog through and need a dictionary for every few sentences.
I really hated having to put this book down to function in normal society for a few hours. I went into this crazy semi-depressive slump at the end. That was how much I loved this book.
I think that this is a much better book to read than "Pride and Prejudice" as an introduction to Victorian literature. I think that more people, particularly girls, would be more inclined to read Victorian literature by beginning to read from a simple novel such as Jane Eyre. The writing isnt as convoluted as Austen, nor the subject matter quite so dry and/or melodramatic. Don't get me wrong, I adore Austen, but she flies over my head at times no matter how much I try to understand.
I think Mr Rochester and Jane's relationship is kind of Humbert Humbert-ish, even though she isnt a preteen. I guess the world we live in doesn't accept such huge age gaps as easily as they did back then, but even then some characters expressed surprise at their match.
Not many classics make me squeal with delight at various moments, so Charlotte, I tip my imaginary hat to you!
Best Quote Ever: (highlighed in my book! I NEVER DO THIS! except once in Breakfast at Tiffany's)
"Most true is that 'beauty is in the eye of the gazer'. My master's colourless, olive face, square, massive brow, broad and jetty eyebrows, deep eyes, strong features, firm, grim mouth- all energy, decision, will- were not beautiful, according to rule, but they were more than beautiful to me: they were full of ann interest, an influence that quite mastered me- that took my feelings from my own power and fettered them in his. I had not intended to love him; the reader knows i had wrought hard to exirpate from my soul the germs of love there detected; and now, at the first renewed veiw of him, they spontaneously revived, green and strong! he made me love him without looking at me.
I seriously thought there would never be a classic book from her era that I wouldnt slog through and need a dictionary for every few sentences.
I really hated having to put this book down to function in normal society for a few hours. I went into this crazy semi-depressive slump at the end. That was how much I loved this book.
I think that this is a much better book to read than "Pride and Prejudice" as an introduction to Victorian literature. I think that more people, particularly girls, would be more inclined to read Victorian literature by beginning to read from a simple novel such as Jane Eyre. The writing isnt as convoluted as Austen, nor the subject matter quite so dry and/or melodramatic. Don't get me wrong, I adore Austen, but she flies over my head at times no matter how much I try to understand.
I think Mr Rochester and Jane's relationship is kind of Humbert Humbert-ish, even though she isnt a preteen. I guess the world we live in doesn't accept such huge age gaps as easily as they did back then, but even then some characters expressed surprise at their match.
Not many classics make me squeal with delight at various moments, so Charlotte, I tip my imaginary hat to you!
Best Quote Ever: (highlighed in my book! I NEVER DO THIS! except once in Breakfast at Tiffany's)
"Most true is that 'beauty is in the eye of the gazer'. My master's colourless, olive face, square, massive brow, broad and jetty eyebrows, deep eyes, strong features, firm, grim mouth- all energy, decision, will- were not beautiful, according to rule, but they were more than beautiful to me: they were full of ann interest, an influence that quite mastered me- that took my feelings from my own power and fettered them in his. I had not intended to love him; the reader knows i had wrought hard to exirpate from my soul the germs of love there detected; and now, at the first renewed veiw of him, they spontaneously revived, green and strong! he made me love him without looking at me.
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Definitely a Classic
It is an obviously well written and thought out story. I found some issue with the romance’s third act conflict. I quite liked the plot development that happened after though and found it revitalized the plot and rounded out the story a lot more. It’s not my favorite love story but I found myself highlighting a few key pieces of the romance, finding that they were articulating a feeling I hadn’t yet been able to put into words. I’m definitely happy to have now read Jane Eyere.
It is an obviously well written and thought out story. I found some issue with the romance’s third act conflict. I quite liked the plot development that happened after though and found it revitalized the plot and rounded out the story a lot more. It’s not my favorite love story but I found myself highlighting a few key pieces of the romance, finding that they were articulating a feeling I hadn’t yet been able to put into words. I’m definitely happy to have now read Jane Eyere.
dark
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated